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Introduction Congratulations on the choice of an Australian made quality product. Labec products are manufactured, tested and calibrated to meet published standard specifications under our strict quality assurance guidelines. This Instruction Manual is for the guidance of operators of Labec Heating Block and should be read before the unit is connected to the electricity supply.
Caution Please observe the following safety measures before using your LABEC equipment. Please read and follow the IQOQ document supplied with this heating block each and every use. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. These units are NOT FLAME PROOF and under no circumstances should inflammable, combustible or explosive material be placed in the unit. Low ignition temperature materials and those materials which give off inflammable or explosive vapors should not be placed in the unit.
POTASSIUM HYPOCHLORITE SULPHURIC POTASSIUM HYPOCHLORITE SODIUM CHLORIDE SULPHUROUS TARTARIC SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE Operation 1. Connect the heating block to an alternating current supply of voltage specified on the rating plate mounted on the side or rear of the chamber. DANGER: THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO DIRECT CURRENT SUPPLY 1. Turn on the mains and check to see that the illuminating lamp is illuminated. 2.
Heating Heating of the unit is by means of heating elements located under the aluminum block Safety Information Isolate the unit from the electrical supply before changing elements or thermocouples or undertaking other routine maintenance. Ensure that the heating block is cold. When reconnecting the heating block, ensure that the electrical connections are sound including earth supply continuity.